1. Design and conduct experiments as well as analyze and interpret data.

2. Work together as a team to organize and execute demonstrations.

3. Communicate their knowledge of materials engineering gained in ENGR54 clearly and effectively with the use of physical examples.

Prerequisites by Topic

Deformation of materials

Material heat treatments, phase and TTT diagrams

Ductile to brittle transition temperature history and mehanics

Thermal conductivity in materials

Mechanics of composite systems

Visco-elastic properties of polymers

Electronic properties of materials

Lecture Topics:

Introduction

Effective communication to non-professionals

Laboratory and demonstration safety

Review of prerequisite topics above

Demonstrations by topic

Gauging teaching effectiveness

Class Schedule:

Meets for 1 hour of lecture, 3 hours of laboratory and 3 hours of field study each week for 10 weeks.

Computer Usage:

Powerpoint component of demonstrations

A/V for demonstrations

Laboratory Projects:

Project to develop further materials experiments for use during the hands-on portion of the demonstrations. Create a demonstration video to aid the training of students in the following quarter (done quarterly).

Professional Component

Contributes toward the Materials Science and Engineering Major experience.

Design Content Description

Approach:

Students will be involved in creating and designing new experiments that are effective in demonstrating major concepts in Materials Science and Engineering